For a new way to play red light green light, try letting your child add new colors and actions. When children play this game, they’re practicing using their memory to follow the rules. They’re thinking and responding flexibly as the rules change and using self-control so that they don’t go on auto-pilot. When your children have fun playing this game, they are practicing life skills that will help them in the future.

Guest UserJune 20, 2018Comment

Vroom Tip: Water Walk

Celebrate Father's Day by taking a water walk with your little ones.
Vroom Tip: Offer your child a container filled with water. Invite them to water the plants. Show them how the water makes marks in the dirt or on the sidewalk. Encourage your child to wonder what is happening and to ask questions.

Guest UserJune 13, 2018Comment

Vroom Tip: Hand Telescope

When you’re outside, make a telescope by circling your fingers around your eye. Look at your child and tell them, “I see you!” Show them how to make a telescope and take turns sharing what you see.

This activity helps your child pay attention to their surroundings. They will learn to think flexibly as they see familiar people and things in a new way.

Guest UserMay 24, 2018Comment

Vroom Tip: Simon Says

Do you remember playing the game Simon Says as a child? When you play this game with your little one, your child is practicing important skills: focus, memory, and self-control - all of which are essential to learning!

Check out this Vroom Tip, "Simon Says!"

Guest UserMay 17, 2018Comment

Vroom Tip: Bag Adventures

This week's video Vroom Tip helps you narrate your experience while building your child's vocabulary - and brain! Try out "Bag Adventures this weekend.

Guest UserApril 27, 2018Comment

Vroom Tip: Sound Conversations

Your baby's brain lights up when you talk, sing, or make funny sounds back and forth. As you listen and respond to your baby, you help their language skills grow. It's playful learning that helps them develop skills for life!

Guest UserApril 17, 2018Comment

Vroom Tip: Cup Tower

Show your child how fun it can be to build and knock down cup towers - while helping her become a learner for life.

Guest UserApril 10, 2018Comment

Vroom - #WhatMakesASuperhero?

Every day, in homes across the country, parents and caregivers do something extraordinary: They help build the foundation for their child’s lifelong learning.

Guest UserApril 6, 2018Comment

Vroom Tip: Point and Switch

This week's video Vroom Tip promotes your child's memory and self-control while mimicking your actions - and flexible thinking as you ask him/her to do the opposite action.

Guest UserMarch 30, 2018Comment

Vroom Tip: Why brain building with your child matters so much

Babies are born ready to learn. Your child’s brain grows the fastest from birth through age 5! Helping them learn now gets them ready for school, friends, and life.

Guest UserMarch 23, 2018Comment

Vroom Tip: Still as a Statue

Smiles ahead! Ask your child to pretend to be a statue, and do everything you can to make them laugh or move.

Guest UserMarch 21, 2018Comment

Vroom Tip: Setting the Table

Use this setting the table #VroomTip as a counting game with your child.By guessing and then checking answers, your child is learning math concepts.

Guest UserMarch 14, 2018Comment

Vroom Tip: Secret Handshake

Creating and learning a super-secret handshake helps your child remember what is needed to achieve a goal. This is a big step in learning self-control! Try the "Secret Handshake" Vroom Tip this weekend, and remember you can get more free tips with our app.

Guest UserMarch 9, 2018Comment